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How to get from Perth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Perth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Perth to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Perth to Edinburgh.
There are 2 options to travel between Perth and Edinburgh including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Perth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Perth to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Perth is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 8 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 10 min on average.
The distance from Perth to Edinburgh is approximately 32 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Perth to Edinburgh is:
- Around 41 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Perth and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Perth to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Perth to Edinburgh depart from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Most travelers board their train from Perth and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Perth to Edinburgh:
- You can travel to Edinburgh from Perth by bus with Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Perth to Edinburgh.
- You can travel by train to Edinburgh from Perth with ScotRail or LNER, and you can find LNER Perth to Edinburgh tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Perth to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can find 36 direct buses per day to take to Edinburgh with Megabus or FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Edinburgh with ScotRail or LNER with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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